North Atlantic (NARL Marketing LP) Looking for Senior Accountant at St. John’s, NL Full Time

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

ABOUT NORTH ATLANTIC

North Atlantic is a diverse and growing, province-wide leader in retail gas and convenience, residential, commercial, and wholesale fuels. For over 30 years, we’ve built our reputation on quality products, extraordinary service, and support for local communities. With our people first approach, North Atlantic looks for dynamic individuals who take initiative and who are committed to fostering a strong team environment. We want people who are known for their positive attitude, genuine communications, and personal drive.

As we advance our business for the future, North Atlantic is driven to developing efficient and green energy solutions aligned to the needs of the world in which we live. Committed to sustainable and responsible business practices, we’re driving industry forward, supporting new skills and new jobs for this ever-evolving landscape.

For more information about the North Atlantic, please visit www.northatlantic.ca

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, will primarily be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. This role will prepare financial results reports for the management team and ensure corporate compliance with all federal and provincial requirements, aid in the auditing function, and act as a guide to support staff. The Senior Accountant will ensure the organization utilizes ethical accounting practices and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aid in the preparation of various reports including, but not limited to, monthly/quarterly financial statements, weekly operating results, gross margin, and cash flow with variance analytics
• Investigate variances and provide variance analytics to management compared to budgets and prior year financial results
• Aid in the facilitation of the audit function conducted by third parties and ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing services
• Ensure completeness, timeliness and accuracy of journal entries posted in the General Ledger and prepare account reconciliations
• Provide support to the Chief Financial Officer to perform financial analysis requests
• Preparation of inventory reconciliations, ensuring cost of sales are attributed to correct products and regions, review of gross margin analytics
• Create and review retail site profit and loss reports with detailed commentary and variance analysis
• Take responsibility for all aspects of corporate compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulations. Interpret new and existing legislative requirements, and act as the liaison for any governmental audits or inquiries
• Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
• Monitor and assess accounting and administrative internal controls, ethical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure corporate compliance within the organization
• Develop efficiency in the accounting departments processes on an on-going basis; supervise and assist in the development and maintenance of accounting files and records
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Degree or an advanced degree in business administration, management, finance, accounting, or a related field
• Five years of accounting experience
• Current professional designation through a recognized governing body required
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

North Atlantic is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which include Health and Dental, Wellness Program * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Life Insurance * Company Pension Plan with employer contribution * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Free on-site parking * Employee engagement activities

If you are a highly motivated team player, have the qualifications, and are prepared to meet the challenges as outlined, apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by 4:30 pm Friday January 13, 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. John’s, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-13